Professional matchmaker Jennifer Miotke joins Ryanne for an honest conversation about modern dating, finding love, dating apps, relationship expectations, and the habits that may be keeping you single. Whether you’re dating after divorce, looking for a serious relationship, or wondering why dating feels so difficult, Jennifer shares what a professional matchmaker wants singles to know about finding lasting love.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Noëlle Santorelli, a licensed clinical psychologist, and Christi, who shares her lived experience, to talk about a reality more people are facing than we realize.

After I shared a reel about this topic, thousands of comments and messages came in with the same theme: “I feel like I lost both parents.”

We talk about what it looks like when a surviving parent moves on quickly, becomes emotionally unavailable, or shifts in ways that leave adult children feeling confused, hurt, and often disconnected.

This conversation explores the overlap between grief, family conflict, and estrangement, and gives language to something many are experiencing but not openly discussing.

We discuss why it can feel like you lost both parents after a death, and setting boundaries with a parent as an adult child 

This episode is for anyone who has thought:“I feel like I don’t have a home.” Or, “I thought I was the only one going through this.”

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If you’ve ever felt like your grief is stuck in your body, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Kaley Decker to talk about what it looks like to carry emotional pain physically and how she turned her own grief into a path of healing.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, this conversation offers a different way to think about healing.

Connect with Kaley:Instagram: @kaley.decker

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If you’ve ever thought, “Is this grief… hormones… or am I losing it?” this episode is for you.

I’m sitting down with Lisa Witzlib, a board-certified nurse practitioner, to talk about the overlap between grief, perimenopause, and hormonal changes and why so many women feel “off” and don’t know where to start.

We discuss common symptoms of perimenopause and what often gets missed. And, how grief and stress can intensify hormonal changes 

This episode will help you understand what your body may be going through and give you practical next steps so you can feel more like yourself again.

Connect with Lisa:Website: www.witzlibellison.com

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Losing a pet is real grief. It is the loss of a companion, a routine, and a source of unconditional love.

In this episode, I sit down with Brent Atwater to talk about how to cope with pet loss, why it can feel so overwhelming, and what it looks like to move forward while still honoring that bond.

If you are grieving a pet, this conversation will remind you that you are not alone.

Connect with Brent:Instagram: @agewithstyle_Website: https://brentatwater.com

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In this episode, Dr. Thompson breaks down the science behind grief and how it impacts the body and mind. We discuss brain fog, immune system changes, broken heart syndrome, and why people may feel physically unwell after loss. This conversation offers both clinical insight and compassionate understanding for anyone navigating grief and learning how to care for their body through it.

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Nikki Lanigan joins the conversation to talk about identity shifts, burnout, and what it looks like to pivot when your life or career no longer feels aligned. From raising teenagers to reevaluating long-held passions, Nikki shares how to step away from fear-based environments, prioritize mental health, and redefine purpose in a new season of life.

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This episode explores the often unspoken grief that comes with friendship breakups. Dr. Santorelli shares insight into “ambiguous loss,” where the person is still alive but the relationship has ended or changed. Together, we discuss how to recognize unhealthy friendships, navigate difficult endings, process feeling blindsided, and give yourself permission to grieve a relationship that once meant a great deal.

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How do you live with grief that doesn’t end, but evolves?

In this episode, I sit down with Kayce Smith to talk about discovering at 38 weeks pregnant that her son, Hayes, would be born with a limb difference. We explore what it means to carry “living grief” — the kind that shifts as your child grows, reaches milestones, and faces new challenges.

Kayce shares how resilience is built in real time, how expectations are reshaped, and how she and Hayes have turned their journey into advocacy and two children’s books that encourage other families. We also discuss the vital role Shriners Hospitals has played in Hayes’ care and how community support makes an ongoing difference.

If you are parenting through the unexpected, navigating evolving grief, or learning how to hold heartbreak and hope at the same time, this conversation will steady you.

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How do I handle funeral etiquette, thank you notes, receiving lines, and casseroles without getting it wrong?

In this episode, I sit down with etiquette expert Alison Cheperdak of Elevate Etiquette to talk about modern funeral etiquette, what to say when someone is grieving, whether thank you notes are required, and how to show up with compassion instead of pressure.

If you’ve ever wondered what to wear to a funeral, what not to say, or how to support someone after loss, this conversation offers practical guidance rooted in grace, empathy, and common sense.

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